And Then There Were 4...

Tot Explorations: Fun with Letters

May 22, 2012 By Jessica Leave a Comment

My boys are very curious about learning and I love that they enjoy learning as much as playing! This cute magnetic letters set is from Melissa & Doug and I just ordered it from Amazon last week. While they can play with the letters just on the table, I like to give them a cookie sheet so they can stick them on and practice making words. I also like to work with them both, asking them about a specific letter name or the sound it makes, as we are playing! I love that they are so receptive to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tot Explorations, Tot School

My Pregnancy Journal: Week 35

May 16, 2012 By Jessica Leave a Comment

Ok this is it. I feel like a ticking time bomb about to go off at any moment. In 3 weeks, I'll be full-term and can have baby girl anytime! I can hardly wait to meet her and hold her in my arms. I still cannot believe I am getting a precious baby girl that I've always wanted. She will complete our family and I am so thankful to God for giving her to us! :) There are really no updates this week again. Contractions are still coming but not frequent enough to cause alarm. Back pain and not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby #3, Pregnancy

{Never} Wordless Wednesday: Newest Addition to the Family

May 16, 2012 By Jessica Leave a Comment

So as you've probably noticed, I've been a bit absent again... I know, I know. I really need to get back into the everyday groove of blogging but things have been so crazy around here lately and keep getting crazier! Here is our newest *hopeful* addition to our family: YES! We are buying our first home! Hooray! :) Our offer got accepted yesterday by the sellers so now we have to wait to see if the inspection and appraisal work out ok. If so, this will be our new home. I cannot express how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Wordless Wednesdays

{Pregnancy & New Baby Event} Undercover Mama Nursingwear Giveaway

May 16, 2012 By Jessica 19 Comments

I remember when I had Cohen, my first, nursing in public was the biggest challenge and learning curve! I had lots of problems with him nursing the first couple months and he hated the nursing cover, which made nursing in public nearly impossible. I only *wish* I had known about Undercover Mama nursing shirts then! Undercover Mama nursingwear is extremely unique and changes any shirt into a nursing shirt in just seconds!! Make Nursing Easier with Undercover Mama The Undercover Mama is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Giveaways, New Baby Event

And so it begins….

May 5, 2012 By Jessica Leave a Comment

So Elias is now 28 months old and I definitely need to get on the potty training wagon with him.. It's been hard because we've just had SO much going on the past few months.. I would really love to have him pt'd before baby sister arrives but have not been sure if that could be done easily or not. He has interest in the potty on and off but has never actually gone pee or poo in there yet. BUT just the other day, he ran up to me and told me he needed to go poo and wanted to do it in the potty! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Toddler

Mabel’s Labels Personalized Basic Kit Review and Giveaway

May 5, 2012 By Jessica 5 Comments

Washable, wearable labels for kids are one of the greatest inventions! They can be used on pretty much any surface, for anyone, babies to adults, and for any purpose! Mabel's Labels is one of the amazing companies that carries these labels that will help make any parent's life a lot easier, by keeping tabs on all a child's things. I have reviewed different companies' labels in the past but Mabel's Labels, by far, was my favorite to work with, had the best pricing, cutest designs and definitely … [Read more...]

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{Pregnancy & New Baby Event} 2Chix Maternity Wear Review and Giveaway

May 3, 2012 By Jessica 8 Comments

With stylish, affordable and creative maternity wear, 2Chix is a must-visit site for every pregnant woman! I just love to find new maternity clothing, especially when they are attractive and don't look like the norm! 2Chix definitely fits the bill and I was super excited to receive one of their adorable, funny tees to review on my growing belly. I chose the hilarious 'I heart pickles' tee because it totally fits me! I do love pickles, even when I'm not pregnant! :) The tee is one size fits … [Read more...]

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My Pregnancy Journal: Week 33 {name reveal}

May 3, 2012 By Jessica 3 Comments

Only 7.5 weeks left to go until my due date! I can hardly wait to meet my baby girl! And ok... I decided I can't wait any longer, not telling ya'll the name we picked out.. Hubs and I have decided on Natalie Rose. We just liked the name Natalie, being classic and feminine but not very popular now-a-days. Rose is after my great-grandmother who passed away when I was little. Ever since I was a little girl, I have wanted to have a baby girl with the middle name Rose. I am very thrilled to now have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby #3, Pregnancy

I am now a believer…in the Fairy Hobmother!

May 3, 2012 By Jessica 2 Comments

I can't believe it but I was finally visited by a very mysterious, mystical being... the Fairy Hobmother! If you have not hear of the Fairy Hobmother before, you are in for a treat! He (yes, the Hobmother is a 'he') floats around to various blogs and leaves fun little messages and gifts. Now who doesn't love gifts?? I know I do! I am so very grateful that the Fairy Hobmother visited my blog the other day and he can come visit yours, too! Just leave a comment on this post if you would like … [Read more...]

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Yes, my toddlers eat veggies! And yours can, too! {A Very Veggie World #veggieworld}

May 3, 2012 By Jessica 2 Comments

This post is sponsored by Country Crock. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. Having my boys eat (and like) veggies has always been important to me! Since they were very young, I have tried to introduce a variety of different vegetables into their diets. However, this is not always an easy task to accomplish! As anyone with toddlers (or kids of any age) knows, when you have a picky child, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cooking, Organic